May could be a good time to visit George Town, as the weather is generally fine. The average high temperature is around +26°C, and there are typically 5 sunny days in May. However, expect about 18 rainy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 94 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
☀️
+26°C
Avg. max. temperature
+21°C
Min.
+29°C
Max.
94 mm
Total precipitation
79%
Avg. humidity
4 m/s
Avg. wind
5 ☀️
Sunny Days
7 ⛅️
Cloudy
18 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: George Town has OK weather in May.
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Average temperature in George Town in May
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in George Town for May based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The expected average maximum temperature in May is +27°C with a maximum of +28°C and a minimum of +24°C.
The average maximum temperature goes up 0% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +28°C to +28°C.
Is George Town warm or cold in May?
George Town is typically warm in May.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +25°C to +26°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +24°C to +25°C.
It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.
Take a look at how May is compared to other months in George Town:
Climate in George Town in May
George Town weather looks like this, on average, in May and the surrounding months.
April
May
June
Avg. temperature
+25°C
+26°C
+28°C
Min. temperature
+20°C
+21°C
+24°C
Max. temperature
+29°C
+29°C
+29°C
Rainfall
40 mm
94 mm
87 mm
Wind
5 m/s
4 m/s
4 m/s
Humidity
76%
79%
82%
Air pressure
1015 HPa
1015 HPa
1015 HPa
Sunny days
7
5
3
Cloudy days
10
7
7
Rainy days
13
18
20
Snowy days
0
0
0
May typically has worse weather conditions compared to April.It’s getting warmer as May arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +25°C to +26°C during the day.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 40 mm to 94 mm.Humidity rises from 76% to 79%.Winds are calmer in comparison to April, going down from 5 m/s to 4 m/s on average.The days becoming less sunny, going from 7 sunny days in April to 5 in May.
Wind speed in George Town in May based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 8 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.
The average wind speed in George Town is gradually decreasing during May, going from 5 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during May in George Town based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in May is about 222 mm, with a 77% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 37 mm, which is moderate rain.May is a pretty wet month with over 24 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
May is one of the rainiest months in George Town, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
George Town wettest month is October, where a typical day has a 81% chance of precipitation and 145 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 43% chance of precipitation and 27 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last May in George Town?
This is the weather in George Town in May 2025:
1 May
🌧️
+28°C
2 May
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+27°C
3 May
☁️
+27°C
4 May
☁️
+26°C
5 May
☀️
+27°C
6 May
☁️
+27°C
7 May
☁️
+26°C
8 May
🌧️
+26°C
9 May
🌧️
+27°C
10 May
☁️
+27°C
11 May
☁️
+27°C
12 May
🌧️
+26°C
13 May
🌧️
+26°C
14 May
🌧️
+25°C
15 May
☁️
+26°C
16 May
☀️
+26°C
17 May
☀️
+28°C
18 May
🌧️
+27°C
19 May
🌧️
+27°C
20 May
🌧️
+26°C
21 May
☀️
+26°C
22 May
☀️
+27°C
23 May
☀️
+27°C
24 May
☁️
+28°C
25 May
🌧️
+27°C
26 May
🌧️
+27°C
27 May
🌧️
+28°C
28 May
🌧️
+27°C
29 May
🌧️
+28°C
30 May
☁️
+27°C
31 May
🌧️
+28°C
In May 2025 George Town had 6 sunny days, 10 cloudy days, and 15 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +27°C, with an absolute maximum of +28°C and a minimum of +25°C. The average humidity was 83%, with a maximum of 92% and a minimum of 70%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 9 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in May?
Climate Change over Years
This is how George Town climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in George Town in May has not changed much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1981 (+26°C) and the highest in 2023 (+27°C). The driest year was 1982 with only 433 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2007 with 1640 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in George Town in May:
Is May a good time to visit George Town?
It’s always a good time to visit George Town, but the weather is changeable in May, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in George Town in May?
May is warm in George Town. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.
Is George Town rainy in May?
George Town is often rainy in May. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in George Town in May?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in George Town in May, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in George Town, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.
